prominent in chasing group, weakened 3 out
in touch in chasing group, under pressure after 3 out, soon weakened
in touch in chasing group, took closer order after 3 out, chased leaders approaching last, nearest finish
mid-division in chasing group, headway 2 out, never a threat
held up in chasing group, headway 2 out, soon chasing leaders, led before last, stayed on strongly
led chasing group, took closer order 3 out, led after next, headed before last, no extra
in touch in chasing group, headway 2 out, weakened before last
mid-division, beaten 4 out, completely tailed off
detached in rear, soon tailed off, pulled up before 3rd
led, raced freely and soon 20 lengths clear, headed after 2 out, rallied last, kept on
held up, headway 2 out, no impression
held up in rear, headway 2 out, never on terms
Northofthewall is a model of consistency and appeared to handle heavy going at Bangor last time so must have every chance of a first career victory. He is rated 5lb higher than I’M WISER NOW but Fergal O’Brien’s entry probably has a more progressive profile and it would be no surprise if he appreciated this drop in distance. Wasdell Dundalk ran well at Taunton on his hurdling debut and may have more scope than the market principals while The Garrison has hinted at ability in this grade but it’s difficult to make a case for many of the others.
Battlefield (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Keen tracked leaders, ridden and lost place 6f out, weakened over 4f out, tailed off, 8th of 9, dist behind Forgot To Ask (11-0) at Chepstow 2m (6) gd in Apr.
Fenrir Binding 100-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, behind 7th, pulled up after, at Ludlow 2m 5f (4) sft in Nov.
I'm Wiser Now (IRE) 7-2jfav (11-12) Keen towards rear, pulled its way into mid-division after 3rd, sent to lead 6th, headed 4 out, rallied 2 out, hung left flat, no extra, 3rd of 14, 5 1/4l behind Nifty At Fifty (11-7) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Dec.
Looking For Carl 50-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, 11th of 16, dist behind Garry Clermont (11-0) at Ludlow 2m mdn (4) sft in Nov.
Northofthewall (IRE) 11-4 (10-12) Chased leaders, not fluent 5th, went 2nd before not fluent last, held last, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Millers Bank (10-12) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 1f (4) hvy in Nov.
The Garrison (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, headway 3 out, 3rd when not fluent 2 out, no chance with winner, weakened flat, 5th of 11, 36 3/4l behind Bullionaire (11-7) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn (4) hvy in Dec.
Tribesmans Glory (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Pulled hard, headway to lead 1st, headed and weakened rapidly on long run before 2 out, tailed off, 11th of 13, dist behind Golden Taipan (11-8) at Kempton 2m (4) gd in Nov.
Wasdell Dundalk (FR) 40-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway after 4th, every chance after 3 out, lost place 2 out, edged right and kept on flat, 4th of 12, 5l behind Who Shot Jr (10-12) at Taunton 2m (4) gs in Nov.
Zlatan (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Always in rear, outpaced 4 out, tailed off, 10th of 11, dist behind Rootless Tree (10-12) at Leicester 2m (3) hvy in Dec.
Bubbles Arcade 25-1 (11-7) Prom til fell 4 out, at Ston Easton 2m 4f in Mar.
Just For Fee (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Pulled hard, prominent, led 11f out, headed 6f out, weakened 3f out, 12th of 16, 32 1/2l behind Rose Of Aghaboe (10-12) at Warwick 2m (5) gs in Nov.
Maisiebella 14-1 (11-0) In rear, well beaten final 5f, 10th of 12, 23 1/4l behind Urban Artist (11-0) at Ludlow 2m (4) gd in Oct.
Zarazena 80-1 (10-5) Mistakes in rear, well behind 5th, 11th of 12, dist behind Shanacoole Prince (10-12) at Hereford 2m (4) sft in Nov.
Admirals Bay (GER) 50-1 (10-12) Held up in mid-division, behind 4 out, 10th of 15, dist behind Maskada (10-5) at Warwick 2m mdn (4) sft in Dec.
Pirate Sam 125-1 (10-12) Took keen hold, always towards rear, 14th of 15, dist behind Emmas Joy (10-5) at Warwick 2m (4) sft in Nov.
